Emberwood Horror

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Holes

A short story

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Shawn Brooks
Mar 01, 2025
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This year I’m writing one short story a month according to a specific horror trope.

My January story on Ghosts was Hot and Cold.

February's trope is: ABANDONED PLACES

Enjoy!

Holes

The moon is white hot amid the dark sea of black. Its silvery light outshines the stars. It cascades down over the desert valley.

Low hills snake a…

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